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How to get from Downtown Transit Center to South Houston by bus and light rail?

From Downtown Transit Center to South Houston by bus and light rail

To get from Downtown Transit Center to South Houston in Houston, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the 700 light rail from Downtown Transit Center station to Main Street Square (Northbound) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 40 bus and finally take the 76 bus from Woodridge Dr @ Village Way station to Winkler Dr @ Galveston Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $1.25.

74min$1.25
Light Rail - 700
Light Rail - 700
Bus - 4040
Bus - 7676
Leaves from Downtown Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Downtown Transit Center
  • 2
    Light Rail - 700
    Wait for light rail
    700
    Metrorail -North Line Tc - Northbound
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Main Street Square (Northbound)
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mckinney St @ Main St
    ID 565
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Monroe P&R - Southbound
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodridge Dr @ Village Way
    ID 10191
    34 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Howard Dr - Southbound
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Winkler Dr @ Galveston Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Winkler Dr @ Galveston Rd
    ID 898
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Downtown Transit Center to South Houston by bus

To get from Downtown Transit Center to South Houston in Houston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 52 bus from Downtown Transit Center station to San Jacinto St @ Mckinney St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 40 bus and finally take the 76 bus from Woodridge Dr @ Village Way station to Winkler Dr @ Galveston Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $1.25.

74min$1.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5252
Bus - 4040
Bus - 7676
Leaves from Downtown Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downtown Transit Center
    ID 11031
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Mesa Tc - Northbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Jacinto St @ Mckinney St
    ID 259
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mckinney St @ San Jacinto St
    ID 567
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Monroe P&R - Southbound
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodridge Dr @ Village Way
    ID 10191
    34 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Howard Dr - Southbound
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Winkler Dr @ Galveston Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Winkler Dr @ Galveston Rd
    ID 898
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown Transit Center to South Houston

The distance between Downtown Transit Center, Houston and South Houston, Houston is approximately 14.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown Transit Center to South Houston by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Houston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Downtown Transit Center

Downtown Transit Center is located at Downtown Transit Center, Houston and the nearest public transit station is Pierce St @ Main St.

Bus stations close to Downtown Transit Center:

  • Pierce St @ Main St
  • St Joseph Pkwy @ Main St
  • St Joseph Pkwy @ Travis St

Public transit stations close to South Houston, Houston

South Houston is located at South Houston, Houston and the nearest public transit station is Flagstone Terrace @ S Richey St.

Bus stations close to South Houston:

  • Flagstone Terrace @ S Richey St
  • Flagstone Terrace @ Wood Creek Wa
  • Flagstone Terrace @ Wood Creek Way

From Downtown Transit Center to South Houston by bus

To get from Downtown Transit Center to South Houston in Houston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 52 bus from Downtown Transit Center station to San Jacinto St @ Mckinney St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 40 bus and finally take the 76 bus from Woodridge Dr @ Village Way station to Winkler Dr @ Galveston Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $1.25.

74min$1.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5252
Bus - 4040
Bus - 7676
Leaves from Downtown Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downtown Transit Center
    ID 11031
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Mesa Tc - Northbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Jacinto St @ Mckinney St
    ID 259
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mckinney St @ San Jacinto St
    ID 567
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Monroe P&R - Southbound
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodridge Dr @ Village Way
    ID 10191
    34 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Howard Dr - Southbound
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Winkler Dr @ Galveston Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Winkler Dr @ Galveston Rd
    ID 898
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Transit Center to South Houston?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Light Rail line 700, Bus line 40, Bus line 76.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Downtown Transit Center to South Houston?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 52, Bus line 40, Bus line 76.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Downtown Transit Center and South Houston in Houston?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Downtown Transit Center to South Houston in Houston?

    The 700 light rail line goes from Metrorail -North Line Tc - Northbound station near Downtown Transit Center to Main Street Square (Northbound) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Main Street Square (Northbound) station near South Houston in Houston

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown Transit Center to South Houston in Houston by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Downtown Transit Center and South Houston in Houston by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Downtown Transit Center to get to South Houston in Houston?

    Get on the 700 light rail from the Metrorail -North Line Tc - Northbound station near Downtown Transit Center in Houston.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Downtown Transit Center and South Houston in Houston?

    Get off the light rail at the Main Street Square (Northbound) stop, which is closest to South Houston in Houston.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Downtown Transit Center to South Houston?

    The ride from Downtown Transit Center to South Houston costs $1.25.